In a perfect democracy, at least 50% of people would support every decision.

The U.S. falls short of this goal.

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House vote: H.Res. 129 // February 27, 2015

Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J.Res. 35) making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2015, and for other purposes

Sponsor: PETE SESSIONS (R-TX)

Sets forth the rule for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 35) making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2015.

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Who won, and how much of the country was behind them

Won the vote · Yea

240 votes, representing 136,112,275 people55.1%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

183 votes, representing 104,265,445 people42.2%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 2.8% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.

Share of U.S. adults represented, the House
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
YeaWon24055.1%
NayLost18342.2%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken02.8%